Man stole his ex-girlfriend's engagement ring and gave it to his wife to 'patch things up'

A 35-year-old man stole his ex-girlfriend's engagement ring on Thanksgiving to give to his wife with the hope of patching things up.

Scranton police say 35-year-old Donald Albritton, from Pennsylvania, swiped the ring while his former girlfriend made Thanksgiving dinner and later gave it to his current wife.

Albritton was charged with theft and released on bail following his arraignment on Tuesday.

Scranton police say 35-year-old Donald Albritton, from Pennsylvania, stole the engagement ring while his former girlfriend made Thanksgiving dinner and later gave it to his current wife (file photo)

The Times Tribunereported that Albritton initially went to his ex-girlfriend's house on Thanksgiving to thank her for not filing a police report against his teenage daughter after she stole Ugg boots and a Juicy Couture bracelet from her.

The 35-year-old also gave Ms White a $30 restitution payment for the stolen goods.

While she was making dinner, Ms White took off her engagement ring which Albritton picked up and fled the premises with.

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A few days later, Ms White filed a police report after she was informed he gave her engagement ring to his wife in an effort to 'patch up his marriage'.

He was charged with one count of theft and also faces charges of simple assault, criminal attempt to commit robbery, criminal conspiracy and robbery in an unrelated incident on the night of November 11.

Police say he punched a man in the face threw him over a bike rack and stole his cellphone.